Synopsis
In profiling Chinese adoptees in contemporary America, Linda Goldstein Knowlton's documentary illustrates that even the most specific of experiences can be universally relatable. Of the roughly 80,000 girls who have been adopted from China since 1989 - a decade after China implemented its One Child Policy - the film intimately follows four teenagers: Haley, Jenna, Ann, and Fang. These four wise-beyond-their-years, yet typical American teens, reveal a heartbreaking sense of self-awareness as they attempt to answer the uniquely human question, "Who am I?" They meet and bond with other adoptees, some journey back to China to reconnect with the culture, and some reach out to the orphaned girls left behind. In their own ways, all attempt to make sense of their complex identities. Issues of belonging, race, and gender are brought to life through these articulate subjects, who approach life with honesty and open hearts.
Metrics
Opening Weekend: | $7,799 (3.7% of total gross) |
Legs: | 9.49 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/6 max. theaters, 8.5 weeks average run per theater |
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $287,988 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
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All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,501-11,600) | 11,568 | $213,299 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 21,601-21,700) | 21,694 | $213,299 |
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,610 | $213,299 |
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Movie Details
Domestic Releases: | August 24th, 2012 (Limited) by Long Shot Factory |
MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
Running Time: | 88 minutes |
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Keywords: | Adopted Family, Political, Culture Clash, Orphan, Coming of Age |
Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
Genre: | Documentary |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Factual |
Production/Financing Companies: | Ladylike Films, Linda Goldstein Knowlton |
Production Countries: | United States |
Languages: | English, Mandarin, Spanish |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
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Theater Average 21st Weekend | 29 | $6,162 | Jan 11, 2013 | 143 |